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Baked Pears with Feta, Honey & Cranberries

Tender roasted pears filled with creamy feta, sweet honey, and tart cranberries. A festive sweet-and-savory dish perfect for appetizers, sides, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 halves
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday, Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ripe pears, halved and cored
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
  • black pepper, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice pears in half lengthwise, scoop out the cores, and arrange on baking sheet.
  3. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with cinnamon, and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove, fill with feta cheese, top with cranberries, drizzle honey.
  5. Return to oven for 10 minutes until cheese softens and cranberries plump.
  6. Garnish with thyme and black pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

Perfect balance of sweet and savory; ideal for holidays or cozy evenings.